Look Hot, Keep Cool—All Summer

Traditional hot-weather fashion takes two forms: dressed down and comfortable, or dressed up and swampy. The former works when you're lounging poolside, but it's tricky at company barbecues or the neighbor kid's graduation party. "For so long, performance and style were seen as two different things," says Luis Fernandez, designer of the sportswear label Number:Lab. "But if we're surrounded by apps and gadgets that give us efficiency, speed, and comfort, why wouldn't we want our clothes to do the same thing?" Good point. So to stay cool this summer, bolster your wardrobe with breathable and wicking fabrics.

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These would be plain-old pants if not for three stellar attributes: wicking fabric to keep you cool, UPF 40+ technology to block the sun's damaging rays, and a gusseted crotch to provide comfort as you move about your day. Consider yourself equally ready for work or weekend.

L.L. Bean, $65, llbean.com

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You can still look sharp in slip-on shoes. This pair's ventilated mesh will keep your toes from stewing.

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